A Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)
and Rotary India, here today. The MoU signing ceremony was presided over by
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. This MoU, which
was signed by Smt. Vandana Gurnani, JS (RCH) and Deepak Kapur, Chairman Rotary
InternationalIndia National PolioPlus will provide support and accelerate the
efforts under Polio Eradication Programme, Routine Immunization including
Mission Indradhanush, Intensified Mission Indradhanush.

The key areas for collaboration
will be:

1.Social
mobilization of beneficiaries, especially in urban slums and undeserved areas
having no mobilizers.

2.Support
to the members of NCC, NYK, NSS etc. in their efforts of community mobilization
through incentives like refreshments/mementoes during the sessions

The
collaboration between Rotary International India National Polio Plus Committee
in India and the Health Ministry will support the efforts of the states and the
districts for advocacy and community mobilization for Polio Eradication
Programme, Routine Immunization including Mission Indradhanush, Intensified
Mission Indradhanush and Measles-Rubella.

The
event concluded by renewed commitment to reach out to the still unreached and
most vulnerable children of the country.